Minnesota Driver's Manual Chapter 4 Questions And Answers

When are other times apart from a stop sign or stoplight that require you to stop? - ANS • Before entering a road from an alley, a private driveway, a parking lot, or a parking ramp. Always stop before crossing an adjoining sidewalk or crosswalk. • At any intersection or crosswalk, either marked or unmarked where a pedestrian or bicyclist has left the curb and is crossing the roadway. • At a flashing red traffic light. Treat this as you would a stop sign. • At a freeway ramp meter, when the light is red. • At a railroad crossing with a stop sign. • When a flag person or traffic device directs you to stop. • At a bridge that has been raised to open a path for boats to pass beneath it. • A student safety patrol is assisting schoolmates with crossing a street or highway. When will flashing yellow lights on a bus be activated? - ANS At least 100 feet before a school bus stops in a speed zone of 35 mph or less, and at least 300 feet before it stops in a speed zone of more than 35 mph. What do flashing red lights on a bus warn motorists of? - ANS The school bus is loading or unloading students. How far away from a bus must you stop your vehicle when its red lights are flashing? - ANS At least 20 feet. Who has the right of way when two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time? - ANS The driver on the right. Who has the right of way when two vehicles approach an uncontrolled "T" intersection? - ANS The driver of the vehicle that is turning must yield to all cross traffic. Do you have to stop when approaching a public road from a private road or driveway? - ANS Yes, you must stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic. Do pedestrians have the right of way in intersections or crosswalks if they aren't marked? - ANS Yes Do you always have to pull over and stop for emergency vehicles? - ANS Not if the emergency vehicle that is approaching you is separated from your lane of traffic by a physical barrier such as a fence, wall, or median strip. What does the Move Over Law require? - ANS When an emergency vehicle that has its emergency lights flashing is stopped on or next to a road that has two lanes in the same direction, you must move to the lane farthest away from the vehicle, if possible to do so safely. How far behind must you be behind a firefighting vehicle? - ANS At least 500 feet. How can you determine a safe following distance behind another vehicle? - ANS The "three-second rule." What kind of lines do crosswalks have? - ANS Solid white lines When a car and a bicycle approach an intersection at the same time, who has the right of way? - ANS The person on the right. Bicycles are legal vehicles on MN roads and share the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicles. When making a turn, should you drive into the bicycle lane if there is one? - ANS Yes. You may drive in these lanes to park, when permitted, to enter or leave the road, or to prepare for a turn. How many feet should you be away from a bicyclist when passing? - ANS The law requires at least three feet between the side of your car and the bicyclist. What if a bicycle approaches an intersection, but the light does not detect them, thus remains red? - ANS The bicyclist may proceed through the red light, as long as there are no vehicles on the roadway. How is a motorized bicycle defined? - ANS It's defined by its speed capacity; it is capable of traveling at speeds of 30 mph or less. Where can you drive a motorized bicycle? - ANS Anywhere but sidewalks, freeways, or lanes and trails designated for pedestrians and bicycles. What makes motorcycles difficult when you're driving a car? - ANS Because motorcycles are smaller than cars, it can be difficult to judge their speed and distance when they are approaching. What is a Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV)? - ANS An electric-powered vehicle that has three or four wheels and can reach a speed of at least 20, but not more than 25 mph. What is a commercial vehicle? - ANS A motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds that is used to transport passengers or property. Buses and vehicles with hazardous materials are commercial vehicles. Why is passing a commercial vehicle difficult? - ANS On a level highway, it takes three to five seconds longer to pass a commercial vehicle than a car. When are commercial vehicles easier to pass? - ANS On an upgrade since these vehicles often lose speed. Does wind turbulence from vehicles driving past each other push vehicles away from or toward each other? - ANS Away from. What is the distance that an average car traveling 55 mph can stop? - ANS Within 130 to 140 feet. What is the distance that a fully loaded tractor-trailer may require? - ANS More than 400 feet. What must you do when following a commercial vehicle? - ANS Maintain a safe following distance and position your vehicle so the driver can see you in the side mirrors.